CPT Certification Course

F-1 students at the University of Michigan may be eligible to seek authorization for practical training directly related to their major field of study.

There are two types of practical training:

This course is designed to provide F-1 students with the key principles of CPT. After completing this course, students should better understand what CPT is, assess their eligibility for CPT, and know the steps and documentation needed to acquire and maintain CPT.

The course is organized in six modules:

Module 1: What is CPT?
Module 2: When CPT is needed
Module 3: Are you eligible to apply for CPT?
Module 4: How to apply for CPT
Module 5: Required application documents
Module 6: During CPT

At the end of each module, you will be required to take a quiz on the information you have learned. In order to move on to the next module, you must first answer every quiz question correctly.

You will be awarded a certificate after successfully completing this course. You need to download the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Certificate in order to apply for CPT I-20.

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